Phase 2 306 Hot Water checkpoint quiz

Where on a domestic hot water cylinder should the cold feed be connected? 

• Bottom

• Top

• Middle

• A third of the way up

What sort of tap would be best suited for an elderly person with arthritis? 

• Bib tap

• Long neck pillar tap 

• Non-rising tap 

• Quarter turn tap

What is meant by the term ‘heat recovery’?

• The time taken for the boiler to get to temperature 

• The time taken to heat up a full cylinder of hot water

• The time take for the primaries to start heating the cylinder 

• The time taken for the cylinder thermostat to activate the boiler

What does this diagram show?

• Electric shower

• Double impeller shower

• Gravity shower

• Single impeller shower

What does WRAS stand for?

• Water Revival Advanced Scheme

• Winter Regulations and Spring

• Water Regulations Advisory Scheme

• Water Ripples and Systems

If there is a faulty fullway gate valve in the system, what should you do?

• Replace the back nut to release the fault

• Replace the body of the valve and leave the head gear

• Lubricate the body to release the fault

• Replace the whole valve

Which is the best description of category 1 water? 

• Water stored at 60 degrees C 

• Wholesome water

• Water that offers a slight health risk 

• Water that has a mild chemical added 

What device is used to protect category 1 water from being contaminated by category 2 water?

• RPZ valve 

• AUK1 air gap 

• Single check valve 

• AG air gap 

If a hot water appliance had a fault, where would you look for guidance?

• BSEN806

• The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 

• The manufacturer’s instructions 

• Building Regulations Part L 

Which Building Regulation states that one of these valves must be fitted before the outlet on any new bath fitted? 

• Part H

• Part L

• Part G

• Part P